How far is Irving, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from Irving, TX to Arlington, TX is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.79 mi
00h 23m
Flight
10.71 mi
17.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.71 mi
Kilometers
17.24 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.79 mi
Kilometers
23.8 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Sat, May 2, 9:43 AM CDT
Return by in Irving
Sat, May 2, 10:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Irving
2026-05-02T09:19
Arrive Arlington
Sat, May 2, 9:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Irving
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Grand Prairie
TX

The ninth most populous city in Texas.

From Irving
7.2 mi
00h 11m
To Arlington
7.6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Irving and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Irving and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on North Ohio Street

    18 m · 4 sec · North Ohio Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Irving Boulevard

    1125 ft · 40 sec · West Irving Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Sowers Road

    567 ft · 18 sec · South Sowers Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Schulze Drive

    2262 ft · 1 min · Schulze Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South MacArthur Boulevard

    3.5 mi · 7 min · South MacArthur Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto I 30 West

    38 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Interstate 30

    145 m · 8 sec · East Interstate 30

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 30 West

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 157: Collins Street

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Wet N Wild Way

    2742 ft · 59 sec · Wet N Wild Way

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Center Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Irving and Arlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
94.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tom Landry Freeway
7.18 mi · 49%
South MacArthur Boulevard
3.45 mi · 23%
North Center Street
1.81 mi · 12%
Wet N Wild Way
0.52 mi · 4%
Schulze Drive
0.43 mi · 3%
FM 157
0.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Tom Landry Freeway

Merge slight left onto Tom Landry Freeway

7.18 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
10.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grand Prairie
00h 11m from Irving
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Irving and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Irving to Arlington?

The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grand Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Irving and 7.6 miles from Arlington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.97 one way or $3.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Irving and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Grand Prairie

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Grand Prairie and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 12.7 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.4 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall
City Hall Bistro
Food stop 12.3 mi away

City Hall Bistro

Dallas , TX
1321 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75202
Rating 4.6/5 235 reviews Bistro,Bar,Brunch restaurant,European restaurant,Restaurant

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grand Prairie.

RAIL

Union Station

18 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

18 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

30 mi away
1001 Jones Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

36 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Irving and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 10.71 mi (17.24 km).

Irving

#1 Irving

The third most populous city in Texas.

Population240,916
Coordinates32.8140200, -96.9488900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population398,864
Coordinates32.7356900, -97.1080700
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: West Irving Boulevard (-96.948894, 32.813864)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.98 L · about $1.97
Round trip
$3.93
1.04 gal · 3.96 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $1.97 $3.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.21 $4.42
Premium $4.59 $2.39 $4.77
Diesel $3.99 $2.08 $4.15

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Irving and Arlington. The current time is 09:19:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.